Southpaw Angler Custom Fly Rods
Thousand Oaks, CA
russmill
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This fly rod was built on a green Winston WT blank and has the classic Winston feel. The handle is turned from an outstanding piece of maple burl in a double reverse wells configuration. The reel seat insert is made from Lebanon Cedar with a rope knurled uplocking ring hardware. The stripping guide has a moss green agatine insert. There is a folding fuji style hookeeper. The wraps are NCP Green with NCP White trim bands. The spigot ferrule configuration makes this fly rod feel as if it is a one piece. This is a tremendous small creek rod that can be fished with a 3wt or a 2wt line, depending on required casting distances. This is an extremely lightweight fly rod with great action. You will not be disappointed. Total weight 2.8 oz.
This fly rod was built on a green Winston WT blank and has the classic Winston feel. The handle is turned from a beautiful piece of maple burl in a double reverse wells configuration. The reel seat insert is made from Gaboon Ebony with double sllip ring hardware. The stripping guide has a moss green agatine insert. There is a folding fuji style hookeeper. The wraps are NCP Black with NCP Silver trim bands. The spigot ferrule configuration makes this fly rod feel as if it is a one piece. This is a tremendous small stream rod that can be fished with a 3wt or a 2wt line, depending on required casting distances. The 8' length makes this an exceptional light nymphing rod with great sensitivity. You will not be disappointed. Total weight 3.2 oz.
This fly rod was built on a Diamondback Classic (gray) blank. The double reverse wells handle is curly maple and the insert is gaboon ebony. A N/S cap & ring set was used for the reel seat hardware. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Garnet NCP and HT metallic silver trim bands.The length of this rod makes it a great nymphing rod and allows you to control the drift of the line. It is also a fine dry fly rod capable of throwing size 8 stimulators! A very versatile fly rod. Total weight: 3.8oz.
This fly rod was built on a rare honey colored Golden Shadow blank with the signature snakeskin weave. Looks unbelievable in the sun. The maple burl western style grip and the reel seat insert are the most beautiful I have ever turned, just stunning.The reel seat hardware used is a lightweight aluminum gold plated cap and ring configuration. There is a fuji style folding hookeeper. The stripping guide, the running guides and the tip top are all gold plated and have ceramic inserts which gives this rod its superb casting ability.The wraps are NCP garnet with NCP gold trim bands. The Diamondback Classics are as smooth to cast as bamboo rods. This is a once in a lifetime fly rod, you will never see another like it. Total weight 2.9 oz.
This blank was built on a grey Diamondback Classic blank with the signature snakeskin weave. The handle is turned from a unique piece of spalted maple arranged in a western style grip. The reel seat insert is turned from gaboon ebony and NS doulbe slip ring hardware is used. There is a fuji style folding hookeeper. The wraps are NCP Black with NCP Silver trim bands. This is a great small stream/ pond fly rod. This rod can really cast out some line. The spigot ferrule makes this rod feel like a one piece. Great rod for dry flies and nymphs. You will enjoy this rod! Total weight:4.2 oz.
This fly rod was built on a Diamondback Classic (gray) blank. The small handle ( 6") is maple burl and the insert is gaboon ebony. A N/S cap & ring set was used for the reel seat hardware. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Black NCP with White NCP trim bands. This is a sweet small creek rod with great action! Total weight: 2.8 oz.
This fly rod was built on a Diamondback Classic (gray) blank. The small handle ( 6") is maple burl and the insert is gaboon ebony. A N/S cap & ring set was used for the reel seat hardware. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Black NCP with White NCP trim bands.This is a sweet small creek rod with great action! Total weight: 3oz.
This fly rod was built on a brown IM6Tiger Eye blank with medium action. The western style handle was made from curly red maple and the mortised reel insert from red cedar. A NS cap & ring was used for the reel seat hardware. A chrome ceramic stripper guide was used along with chrome single foot guides and tip top.A Fuji syle hookeeper is included. The guides are wrapped with Candy Apple NCP and the trim bands with HT Metallic Silver. This nice travel rod will do fine on small to medim streams and ponds/lakes. It has plenty of power to throw a 3wt fly line 40ft, even a 2wt line can be used for longer, yet delicate casts with small dries. A pleasure to cast! Total weight: 3.8oz.
This is a travel fly rod made from a brown tiger eye IM6 (medium action) 4 piece blank. The handle is a beautiful maple burl with a stunning cocobolo insert. A UL3 uplocking reel seat hardware was used to nicely balance the rod. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Garnet NCP along with White NCP trim bands.There is also a fuji style hook keeper.This rod is not only beautiful, but can cast some line as well. A great small stream rod that will fit in your day pack. Total weight: 3.8 oz.
This fly rod was built on a green medium action Matrix blank. The handle is turned from a superb piece of curly maple into a western style grip and the reel seat insert is turned from a beautiful piece of maple burl. The reel seat hardware is a NS cap and ring configuration. There is a fuji style folding hookeeper. The wraps are NCP Brown with NCP Gold trim bands. This is a nice small stream fly rod perfect for dry flies from size 12 stimulators to size 22 tricos. It will also handle nymphs as well. No problem casting 40 ft+. Classic looking rod!
Total weight: 3.5 oz.
This fly rod was built on a green Matrix blank with medium action. The butt section has the signature Matrix weave. The handle is made of curly maple and the insert is a fine piece of red cedar. An NS cap & ring hardware set was used to keep the weight down. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Black NCP along with Brown NCP trim bands. There is also a fuji style hook keeper. There is plenty of fun to be had with this fly rod! Total weight: 3.50z.
This travel fly rod was made from a green IM6 (medium action) 7 piece blank. The western style handle is made from curly maple and the insert is made from cocobolo. A BL5 uplocking reel seat hardware was used to complement the insert. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides were wrapped with Green NCP thread and Gold NCP trim bands. A fuji style hook keeper is included. This is a fantastic small stream / pond fly rod. The 7 piece configuration can be put in a daypack for those hikes into secluded waters. Total weight: 4.6oz.
This travel fly rod was made on a brown IM6 Tiger Eye blank with medium action. The undersized( 6") reverse wells grip is made from maple burl and the reel seat insert from cocobolo. A NS cap & ring set was used for the reel seat hardware. A chrome stripper guide with a ceramic insert was used along with single foot chrom guides and tip top. A U shape hookeeper is included. The guides are wrapped with Candy Apple NCP and the trim bands with gold Gold NCP. This fly rod is a real gem in the Tiger Eye 4pc configurations. It loads well with a 2wt line and will provide plenty of enjoyment for catching brookies and trout. The travel rod can fit in a daypack to carry into your favorite waters. Total weight: 2.7 oz.
This fly rod was builit on an green IM6 (medium action) 3 piece travel blank. The handle is spalted maple and the insert is cocobolo. A N/S cap & ring set was used for the reel seat hardware. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Black NCP along with Green NCP trim bands. There is also a fuji style hook keeper.This is a nice small stream rod that can deliver some punch, yet feel the subtle takes of dry flies and nymphs. Total weight: 3.5 oz.
This fly rod was built on a green Matrix blank with medium action. The butt section has the signature Matrix weave. The 6" handle is made of maple burl and the insert is a beautiful piece of cocobolo. An REC gold aluminum cap & ring hardware set was used to keep the weight down. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Spring Green NCP along with HT Metallic Gold trim bands. There is also a fuji style hook keeper. There is plenty of fun to be had with this fly rod! Total weight: 3.20z.
This fly rod was built on a green Matrix blank with medium action. The butt section has the signature Matrix weave. The 6" handle is made of maple burl and the insert is a beautiful piece of cocobolo. An REC gold aluminum cap & ring hardware set was used to keep the weight down. A ceramic stripper guide was used along with single foot chrome guides and tip top. The guides are wrapped with Black NCP along with HT Metallic Silver trim bands. There is also a fuji style hook keeper. This is a nice small stream rod that can deliver some punch, yet feel the subtle takes of dry flies and nymphs. Total weight: 3.20z.
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Southpaw Angler Custom Fly Rods
Thousand Oaks, CA
russmill